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Macroglossum godeffroyi

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Macroglossum godeffroyi
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M. godeffroyi
Binomial name
Macroglossum godeffroyi
Butler, 1882[1]

Macroglossum godeffroyi is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Fiji.

This species is distinguished from all other Sphingidae by the presence of tufts of long hairs on the mid- and hind-tibia, similar to those of the abdominal scent organ. The abdomen has very prominent dorso-lateral black spots. The forewing upperside antemedian band is very broad, touching a large disco-marginal area of the same colour, the discocellular veins within the band thus separating the grey median area into a costal and posterior patch.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2011-10-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)